Autistic EducationImagine you’re sitting in a classroom full of kids your age and you’re taking a test. The room is completely silent, when all of a sudden you hear a loud scream coming from the back of the room. The seemingly uncontrollable and loud scream is coming from an autistic child in your class. This situation happens every day, in every grade, but there are only so many things that can be done to avoid it.

Autism is a disorder that is diagnosed when a child is at a young age. These children will show a lack of social interaction and communication even before the age of three. Supposedly, autistic children are very restricted in their range of interests and they perform repetitive behavior all the time. Also, it is said that autistic children have social impairments, meaning that they have a harder time being social on a regular basis. One can imagine that because of such impairment, it becomes difficult for an autistic child to have a lot of good friendships. These autistic children therefore probably have a difficult time sitting in class with regular-ed students. Autistic students may be very disruptive in class towards the regular-ed students because they most likely become uncomfortable around a large group of people.

Disruption in class caused by autistic children may become a problem for the regular-ed students and their education. But, this disruption could possibly be avoided if autistic children were placed in regular-ed classes from the start of their educational career. This controversy leads to question that in school, should autistic students be separated from regular-ed students? Although autistic children may portray good behavior at times, there will be times when behaviors will be a distraction to others. Therefore, children affected by autism should be separated from regular-ed students in classes at school. An autistic child will show many symptoms on a regular-day basis. Also, the opportunity for an autistic child to get a beneficial education in a regular-education classroom is limited. Finally, the autistic child’s social communication difficulties will make it almost impossible for them to succeed in a regular-ed setting classroom. Students with autism, in order to succeed to their full potential, should be in separate classrooms.

On every typical day of an autistic child’s life, they show numerous symptoms that aren’t typical in a non-autistic child. Children that are affected with autism have difficulties with being social, their use of language, and their ability to learn (Lerner). Being in a regular-ed classroom with not benefit the child in any way in regard to these symptoms. Repetition is a very common symptom portrayed in an autistic child and they tend to mock words and/or behaviors of those that are around them (Lerner). These repetitive behaviors may include screaming, rocking, and playing with their hands/arms (Lerner). Repeating behaviors of those in a regular-ed classroom will not be beneficial to an autistic child. This is so because an autistic child must be taught how to behave normally, and if they are repeating behaviors of a bad behavioral child, they will adapt to those behaviors (“Autism”). Autism causes the person to become very aggressive towards others, especially strangers (“Autism”). If placed in a classroom with 25-30 other students that are stranger to the autistic one, they will become very uncomfortable and not be able to learn as well. Typical behaviors or symptoms of an autistic child will affect their ability to learn in a regular-ed classroom.

If placed in a regular-ed classroom, an autistic child’s opportunity to receive a beneficial education is limited. It has been suggested by autism experts that autistic children should receive an education that benefits them specifically (Lerner). A regular-ed student’s education will not benefit an autistic child the way that it benefits them. More specifically, having an exact schedule everyday is...

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Over the years researchers have been seeking the answers for Autism. Autism is defined as a serious developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact. Autism affects about 1 in 68 children in America. On the spectrum, people who are affected by Autism are able to live normal lives and are even talented in some aspects such as writing or dancing. Recently, I was given the opportunity to interview a family regarding their son, Isaiah, who has Autism. Isaiah and his family have been battling his disability for 7 years now. I was invited to their home to conduct the interview and was able to meet Isaiah and observe him in action. The interview consisted of 5 questions and was done in 30-45 minutes.
When did you learn that your child had Autism?
When Isaiah was about 3 or 4 years old, his father and I noticed that he hadn't developed much language skills and we had no idea why. Isaiah would speak just enough to let us know what he needed in the moment, such as "bathroom" to indicate he has to potty or "food" to indicate he was hungry. Isaiah would cover his ears when he heard loud noises such as yelling, screaming, and would cry profusely in random moments. At this age, it would be normal that children would do that in reaction to loud noises, so at first we did not think to...

...What is Autism? What Causes Autism?
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Autism is known as a complex developmental disability. Experts believe that Autism presents itself during the first three years of a person's life. The condition is the result of a neurological disorder that has an effect on normal brain function, affecting development of the person's communication and social interaction skills.
People with autism have issues with non-verbal communication, a wide range of social interactions, and activities that include an element of play and/or banter.
What is ASD?
ASD stands for Autism Spectrum Disorder and can sometimes be referred to as Autistic Spectrum Disorder. In this text Autism and ASD mean the same. ASDs are any developmental disabilities that have been caused by a brain abnormality. A person with an ASD typically has difficulty with social and communication skills.
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Autism is a wide-spectrum disorder
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...Autism
I INTRODUCTION
Autism, disorder that severely impairs development of a person’s ability to communicate, interact with other people, and maintain normal contact with the outside world. The disorder was first described in 1943 by American psychiatrist Leo Kanner. One of the most common developmental disabilities, autism affects 2 to 5 out of every 10,000 children and appears before the age of three. It is four to five times more common in males than in females.
II CHARACTERISTICS
Autism is often referred to as a spectrum disorder—that is, a disorder in which symptoms can occur in any combination and with varying degrees of severity. Symptoms of autism usually begin during infancy. Autistic infants may stiffen or go limp when picked up by parents rather than clinging or cuddling up to them. Autistic infants often show little or no interest in other people and lack typical social behaviors. For example, they may not smile at their mother’s voice or make eye contact with caregivers. Autistic children fail to develop normal relationships with their parents, brothers or sisters, and other children. Often they seem unaware of the needs and feelings of other people, and may not respond if another person is hurt or in distress. They also fail to make friends.
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...Autism
By Chantelle Mulveney
What is Autism?
A group of complex disorders of brain development which, with varying
degrees, can impact the individual in areas such as:
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Social Interaction
Communication (verbal and non verbal)
Behaviours
"If you have met one person with autism, well,
you have met one person with autism."
What is Autism?
There are five types of autism along the spectrum :
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Classic Autism
• The most severe form of autism
Asperger's Syndrome
• Highest Functioning end of the spectrum
• Characterized by difficulty with social interactions, high degree of
intelligence and a "quirky personality"
Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)
• These individuals do not fully fulfil the criteria for a specific diagnosis
but are nonetheless autistic
• Ranges from very mild to very severe
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
• These individuals have a severe and rapid loss of their social, motor,
language and other skills previously acquired
Rett's Syndrome
• Almost exclusively affects females
• First signs include slow head growth and loss in usefulness of hands
• Alike childhood disintegrative disorder these children will also lose
social, motor, and language skills previously acquired
How to Recognize Autism
"Red flags" for autism include:
• No big smiles or other warm,...

...April 26th 2013
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...Running head: Autism
What is autism? This is a very good question, and my guess would be that it is a disorder that affects a person in the way that they communicate, socialize, and interact with others. The real definition according to Baron-Cohen (1995) follows:
That autism is considered the most severe of all the childhood psychiatric conditions. Fortunately, it occurs only rarely, affecting between 4 and 15 children per 10,000. It occurs in every country in which it has been looked for, and across social classes. The key symptoms are that social and communication development are clearly abnormal in the first few years of life, and the child’s play is characterized by a lack of the usual flexibility, imagination, and pretense. (p. 60)
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Autism
Identification and Characteristics
“Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development” (Unknown, 2013). However, there are multiple definitions of Autism spectrum disorder and autism. The two most accepted definitions are those outlined in IDEA and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, The IDEA definition of ASD and Autism has these disorders characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and academic performance, that can be observed prior to the child turning three years of age. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, these disorders are grouped under Pervasive Developmental Disorder. These disorders include, but are not limited to, autistic disorder, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and Asperger syndrome (APA, 2000).
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